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## abbott Calls for Arrests of students, Funding Cuts for Schools
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“Harming someone is a crime – even for students.Disruptive walkouts allowed by schools lead to just this kind of chaos.Schools and staff who allow this behaviour should be treated as co-conspirators and should not be immune from criminal behavior. We are also looking into stripping the funding of schools that abandon their duty to teach our kids the curriculum required by law,” Abbott said in the post.
Gina Hinojosa Calls for End to ICE Operations
“Texas is the only state to aggressively pursue policies impacting children and families seeking asylum, a direct result of Greg Abbott’s policies,” Hinojosa said. “We are now seeing the consequences of these policies: concerns raised regarding the treatment of asylum seekers and the strain on state resources. We must prioritize humane and just immigration policies.”
Hinojosa joined Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, U.S.Rep Greg Casar, D-Austin, Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, and thousands of Texans on Saturday, January 31, 2026, for a Stop ICE Rally in Austin.
In a campaign stop in El Paso on Saturday, January 31, 2026, she reiterated her call for a reassessment of ICE operations and a focus on complete immigration reform.
Locally, Chapin High School in Northeast El Paso is scheduled to hold it’s own walkout to protest federal immigration policies on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 3:20 p.m.
Vital Dates for 2026 Primary Election
The voter registration deadline was February 2, 2026, and voters must have been registered by this date to participate in the primary. Early in-person voting began february 17 and continued through February 27, 2026.
A Runoff election was held on May 26, 2026. Candidates needing a runoff faced off to determine the nominee.
The last day to register to vote for the general election is October 5, 20